What Does Swelling Indicate? Here Is What Your Body Is Telling You
Sometimes, when looking at the mirror in the morning, we see swelling under the eyes, more commonly known as “bags”. In summer, we see marks from shoes on our feet or have difficulties removing rings from our fingers. These symptoms shouldn’t be taken lightly since they are the first signs of edema. Why does swelling occur?
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Varicose Veins in Lower Extremities
This shows up in the form of purple spider veins in the calves and feet, accompanied by the feeling of tightness in your legs. It often shows up in the evening. Another sign is sock and shoe marks on one or both feet and legs, which can last for several hours.
If you have noticed these symptoms, you should seek the medical advice of a vascular surgeon and change your lifestyle habits:
- Stop wearing tight shoes, high heels, or shoes with many elements that create additional pressure on your legs — for example, decorative bands. Opt for comfortable sneakers and 1 1/2” low-heel shoes.
- If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, you should add some physical activity and exercises to improve the bloodstream in your legs.
- Take a contrast shower, focusing on ca...
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